Byrum Brown will start at quarterback for Auburn against Baylor on 5 September 2026. The 6-foot-4 quarterback has drawn attention before his first game, with former Tennessee and Florida player Tim Tebow calling him a "physical freak."

Tebow's remarks highlight the anticipation forming around Brown in the lead-up to the season opener. The young quarterback has impressed observers during the offseason, and there is growing optimism among Auburn fans.

A former Auburn coach told AL.com he thinks fans will feel good after seeing Brown play. "I think Auburn people will have some hope after the first game," the coach said.

That kind of endorsement from someone who knows the programme supports the growing belief that Brown could be a difference-maker for the Tigers in the year ahead.